Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Cottonwood Heights Overview

33,257
TOTAL POPULATION
16,467
MALE POPULATION
16,790
FEMALE POPULATION
98.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$54,444
PER CAPITA INCOME
$135,888
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$110,197
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
18,803
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cottonwood Heights Area Codes

Race in Cottonwood Heights

The most populous races in Cottonwood Heights are White / Caucasian (29,328 | 88.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,760 | 5.3%), and Two or more Races (1,758 | 5.3%).
Race in Cottonwood Heights
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,1333.4%
Black / African American1850.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1920.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,7605.3%
Native / Alaskan530.2%
White / Caucasian29,32888.2%
Two or more Races1,7585.3%
Some other Race6081.8%
Total33,257100.0%

Ancestry in Cottonwood Heights

The most populous ancestries reported in Cottonwood Heights are English (9,216 | 27.7%), German (3,746 | 11.3%), Irish (2,487 | 7.5%), Danish (1,601 | 4.8%), and European (1,494 | 4.5%), together accounting for 55.8% of all Cottonwood Heights residents.
Ancestry in Cottonwood Heights
Ancestry# Population% Population
African250.1%
Albanian80.0%
American1,3204.0%
Apache290.1%
Arab1780.5%
Argentinean30.0%
Armenian130.0%
Australian180.1%
Austrian790.2%
Basque180.1%
Belgian170.1%
Bhutanese1450.4%
Brazilian1000.3%
British7132.1%
Burmese770.2%
Canadian790.2%
Celtic160.1%
Central American1180.4%
Cherokee430.1%
Chilean270.1%
Chippewa40.0%
Colombian230.1%
Costa Rican790.2%
Croatian610.2%
Czech610.2%
Danish1,6014.8%
Dutch6842.1%
Eastern European220.1%
English9,21627.7%
European1,4944.5%
Filipino440.1%
Finnish510.2%
French6842.1%
French Canadian1550.5%
German3,74611.3%
Greek2460.7%
Guatemalan320.1%
Honduran70.0%
Hungarian1540.5%
Icelander740.2%
Indian (Asian)4851.5%
Iranian2530.8%
Iraqi230.1%
Irish2,4877.5%
Iroquois230.1%
Israeli460.1%
Italian1,1293.4%
Korean2880.9%
Laotian180.1%
Lebanese1550.5%
Liberian380.1%
Lithuanian950.3%
Mexican1,1213.4%
Mexican American Indian950.3%
Native Hawaiian910.3%
Navajo660.2%
New Zealander190.1%
Northern European2040.6%
Norwegian9833.0%
Pakistani200.1%
Peruvian350.1%
Polish4491.3%
Portuguese310.1%
Potawatomi120.0%
Puerto Rican710.2%
Romanian310.1%
Russian2560.8%
Samoan1850.6%
Scandinavian5171.5%
Scotch-Irish2860.9%
Scottish1,3624.1%
Serbian160.1%
Sioux300.1%
Slavic380.1%
Slovene530.2%
South African310.1%
South American2000.6%
South American Indian260.1%
Spaniard940.3%
Spanish1110.3%
Sri Lankan220.1%
Subsaharan African1600.5%
Sudanese260.1%
Swedish1,3434.0%
Swiss3721.1%
Thai4921.5%
Tongan2590.8%
Ugandan160.1%
Ukrainian230.1%
Uruguayan100.0%
Venezuelan1020.3%
Welsh3411.0%
Yugoslavian130.0%
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Immigrants in Cottonwood Heights

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cottonwood Heights came from Asia (927 | 2.8%), Latin America (601 | 1.8%), Europe (457 | 1.4%), South Central Asia (405 | 1.2%), and South America (343 | 1.0%), together accounting for 8.2% of all Cottonwood Heights residents.
Immigrants in Cottonwood Heights
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1080.3%
Argentina230.1%
Asia9272.8%
Australia40.0%
Bolivia260.1%
Brazil1380.4%
Canada2060.6%
Central America2580.8%
Chile130.0%
China1990.6%
Colombia230.1%
Costa Rica440.1%
Czechoslovakia330.1%
Eastern Africa160.1%
Eastern Asia2550.8%
Eastern Europe1070.3%
England210.1%
Europe4571.4%
Germany1050.3%
Greece580.2%
Guatemala320.1%
Hungary60.0%
India1840.5%
Iran1450.4%
Iraq230.1%
Israel160.1%
Japan220.1%
Korea340.1%
Kuwait70.0%
Laos290.1%
Latin America6011.8%
Liberia380.1%
Lithuania420.1%
Mexico1820.5%
Netherlands50.0%
Northern Europe1470.4%
Oceania280.1%
Pakistan760.2%
Peru180.1%
Philippines310.1%
Poland90.0%
Romania80.0%
Russia90.0%
South Africa540.2%
South America3431.0%
South Central Asia4051.2%
South Eastern Asia990.3%
Southern Europe730.2%
Spain150.1%
Switzerland200.1%
Taiwan250.1%
Thailand90.0%
Uganda160.1%
Venezuela1020.3%
Vietnam300.1%
Western Africa380.1%
Western Asia810.2%
Western Europe1300.4%
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Sex and Age in Cottonwood Heights

Sex and Age in Cottonwood Heights

The most populous age groups in Cottonwood Heights are 35 to 39 Years (1,242 | 7.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,244 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years745 (4.5%)1,113 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years885 (5.4%)1,123 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years1,066 (6.5%)1,081 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years1,040 (6.3%)1,052 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,074 (6.5%)950 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,180 (7.2%)1,053 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,187 (7.2%)863 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years1,242 (7.5%)1,244 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years1,126 (6.8%)1,143 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years1,203 (7.3%)1,158 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years915 (5.6%)889 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,150 (7.0%)1,047 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years907 (5.5%)1,111 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years840 (5.1%)779 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years819 (5.0%)898 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years552 (3.4%)646 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years293 (1.8%)287 (1.7%)
85 Years and over243 (1.5%)353 (2.1%)
Total16,467 (100.0%)16,790 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cottonwood Heights

Median Family Size in Cottonwood Heights

The median family size in Cottonwood Heights is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,248 | 82.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (336 | 3.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cottonwood Heights
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,248 (82.8%)3.15
Single Male/Father336 (3.8%)2.87
Single Female/Mother1,170 (13.4%)3.01
Total Families8,754 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Cottonwood Heights

The median household size in Cottonwood Heights is 2.68 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,170 | 9.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31 persons per household. non-family households (3,607 | 29.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cottonwood Heights
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,248 (58.6%)3.20
Single Male/Father336 (2.7%)3.16
Single Female/Mother1,170 (9.5%)3.31
Non-family3,607 (29.2%)1.40
Total Households12,361 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonwood Heights

Out of a total of 12,361 households in Cottonwood Heights, 8,754 (70.8%) are family households, while 3,607 (29.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,968, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,656.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cottonwood Heights
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,656 (21.5%)
2-Person Households3,968 (32.1%)614 (5.0%)
3-Person Households1,938 (15.7%)283 (2.3%)
4-Person Households1,500 (12.1%)40 (0.3%)
5-Person Households806 (6.5%)14 (0.1%)
6-Person Households346 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households196 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,754 (70.8%)3,607 (29.2%)

Female Fertility in Cottonwood Heights

Fertility by Age in Cottonwood Heights

Average fertility rate in Cottonwood Heights is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 52.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years227 (52.3%)79.0
35 to 50 years207 (47.7%)55.0
Total434 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cottonwood Heights

99.3% of women with births (434) in Cottonwood Heights are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 1.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years224 (98.7%)3 (1.3%)
35 to 50 years207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total431 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)

Fertility by Education in Cottonwood Heights

Average fertility rate in Cottonwood Heights is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 101.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cottonwood Heights
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School30 (6.9%)31.0
High School Diploma16 (3.7%)16.0
College or Associate's Degree155 (35.7%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree98 (22.6%)41.0
Graduate Degree135 (31.1%)101.0
Total434 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cottonwood Heights

0.7% of women with births in Cottonwood Heights are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 18.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cottonwood Heights
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
College or Associate's Degree155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total431 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)

Income in Cottonwood Heights

Income Overview in Cottonwood Heights

Per Capita Income in Cottonwood Heights is $54,444, while median incomes of families and households are $135,888 and $110,197 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income33,257$54,444
Median Family Income8,754$135,888
Mean Family Income8,754$162,015
Median Household Income12,361$110,197
Mean Household Income12,361$143,689
Income Deficit8,754$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)33,25728.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)33,25771.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index33,2570.43

Earnings by Sex in Cottonwood Heights

Average Earnings in Cottonwood Heights are $52,370, $59,666 for men and $42,537 for women, a difference of 28.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,678 (54.0%)$59,666
Female9,103 (46.0%)$42,537
Total19,781 (100.0%)$52,370

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonwood Heights

The most common earnings brackets in Cottonwood Heights are $100,000+ for men (3,184 | 29.8%) and $100,000+ for women (1,174 | 12.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cottonwood Heights
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less406 (3.8%)771 (8.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999198 (1.8%)346 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499361 (3.4%)309 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999200 (1.9%)163 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499299 (2.8%)447 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999314 (2.9%)326 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499175 (1.6%)103 (1.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999146 (1.4%)201 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499240 (2.2%)200 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999265 (2.5%)286 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999570 (5.3%)343 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999277 (2.6%)378 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999329 (3.1%)485 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999275 (2.6%)362 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999357 (3.3%)313 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999362 (3.4%)339 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999975 (9.1%)837 (9.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999532 (5.0%)739 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,213 (11.4%)981 (10.8%)
$100,000+3,184 (29.8%)1,174 (12.9%)
Total10,678 (100.0%)9,103 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood Heights

Average earnings in Cottonwood Heights are $69,467 for men and $52,440 for women, a difference of 24.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,203, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,157. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,614, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood Heights
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,157$2,499
High School Diploma$47,147$36,500
College or Associate's Degree$56,266$36,901
Bachelor's Degree$84,775$56,125
Graduate Degree$108,203$70,614
Total$69,467$52,440

Family Income in Cottonwood Heights

Family Income Brackets in Cottonwood Heights

According to the Cottonwood Heights family income data, there are 2,372 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 96 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cottonwood Heights
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001051.2%
$10,000 to $14,999961.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991581.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993594.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994735.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,00711.5%
$75,000 to $99,99996311.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,85621.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,37415.7%
$200,000+2,37227.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonwood Heights

7+ person families (192 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Cottonwood Heights with $202,841 per family, while 2-person families (4,133 | 47.2%) have the highest median income of $55,992 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cottonwood Heights
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,133 (47.2%)$111,985
3-Person Families1,983 (22.7%)$143,580
4-Person Families1,472 (16.8%)$160,217
5-Person Families628 (7.2%)$137,125
6-Person Families346 (4.0%)$165,250
7+ Person Families192 (2.2%)$202,841
Total8,754 (100.0%)$135,888

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonwood Heights

The median family income in Cottonwood Heights is $135,888, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,346) having the highest median family income of $169,731, while families with no earners (1,178) have the lowest median family income of $69,244, accounting for 15.4% and 13.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cottonwood Heights
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,178 (13.5%)$69,244
1 Earner2,242 (25.6%)$101,554
2 Earners3,988 (45.6%)$148,830
3+ Earners1,346 (15.4%)$169,731
Total8,754 (100.0%)$135,888

Household Income in Cottonwood Heights

Household Income Brackets in Cottonwood Heights

With 2,633 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Cottonwood Heights, accounting for 21.3% of all households. In contrast, only 272 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cottonwood Heights
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002972.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992722.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994203.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995444.4%
$35,000 to $49,9998286.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,81714.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,47111.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,37319.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,70613.8%
$200,000+2,63321.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonwood Heights

The median household income in Cottonwood Heights is $110,197, with the highest median household income of $143,162 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,508 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $65,710, with 331 households (2.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cottonwood Heights
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years331 (2.7%)$65,710
25 to 44 Years4,042 (32.7%)$121,071
45 to 64 Years4,508 (36.5%)$143,162
65+ Years3,480 (28.1%)$83,886
Total12,361 (100.0%)$110,197

Poverty in Cottonwood Heights

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood Heights

With 6.0% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Cottonwood Heights, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 104 males (14.3%) and 210 females (15.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (14.3%)65 (5.9%)
5 Years11 (6.0%)18 (10.6%)
6 to 11 Years112 (10.8%)210 (15.8%)
12 to 14 Years14 (2.1%)84 (12.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.6%)
16 and 17 Years8 (1.8%)38 (9.3%)
18 to 24 Years116 (8.0%)149 (10.9%)
25 to 34 Years82 (3.5%)123 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years147 (6.2%)298 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years183 (8.6%)157 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years64 (3.1%)67 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years58 (3.5%)74 (4.4%)
75 Years and over88 (8.1%)174 (13.5%)
Total987 (6.0%)1,463 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood Heights

According to the poverty statistics in Cottonwood Heights, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years621 (85.7%)1,038 (94.1%)
5 Years173 (94.0%)152 (89.4%)
6 to 11 Years926 (89.2%)1,123 (84.3%)
12 to 14 Years666 (97.9%)611 (87.9%)
15 Years226 (100.0%)227 (97.4%)
16 and 17 Years428 (98.2%)369 (90.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,336 (92.0%)1,213 (89.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,285 (96.5%)1,793 (93.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,221 (93.8%)2,089 (87.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,935 (91.4%)1,890 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,993 (96.9%)2,091 (96.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,601 (96.5%)1,603 (95.6%)
75 Years and over1,000 (91.9%)1,112 (86.5%)
Total15,411 (94.0%)15,311 (91.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonwood Heights

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cottonwood Heights show that 3.9% or 282 of the total 7,248 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 41.7%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 100 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cottonwood Heights
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,337 (97.8%)100 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,984 (93.1%)148 (6.9%)
3 or 4 Children631 (96.3%)24 (3.7%)
5 or more Children14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
Total6,966 (96.1%)282 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood Heights

According to the poverty data in Cottonwood Heights, 3.3% or 11 single-father households and 11.0% or 129 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (7.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (28.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood Heights
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)89 (16.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)40 (28.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (3.3%)129 (11.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood Heights

The poverty data for Cottonwood Heights shows that 282 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 140 of the single-parent households (9.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (41.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (23.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cottonwood Heights
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children100 (2.2%)11 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children148 (6.9%)89 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children24 (3.7%)40 (23.5%)
5 or more Children10 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total282 (3.9%)140 (9.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Cottonwood Heights

Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonwood Heights

Among the 17,894 employed individuals in Cottonwood Heights, private company employees (11,729 | 65.5%), not-for-profit organizations (1,700 | 9.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,257 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cottonwood Heights
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11,72965.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9705.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,2577.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,7009.5%
Local Government Employees1,0826.0%
State Government Employees8804.9%
Federal Government Employees2561.4%
Unpaid Family Workers200.1%
Total17,894100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cottonwood Heights

According to the labor force statistics for Cottonwood Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (26,785), 70.2% or 18,803 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 602 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.7% or 4,265 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.4% or 116 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years865 (53.0%)116 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,617 (79.9%)102 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,972 (88.3%)95 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,818 (88.7%)44 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,265 (89.7%)94 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,490 (83.8%)28 (0.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,885 (85.8%)62 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,413 (70.0%)17 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,188 (35.6%)21 (1.8%)
75 Years and over299 (12.6%)20 (6.7%)
Total18,803 (70.2%)602 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood Heights

According to labor force statistics for Cottonwood Heights, 85.2% of individuals (14,840) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (17,418) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 341 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.6% or 8,730 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.6% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood Heights
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School324 (59.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,265 (86.1%)68 (2.6%)
College / Associate Degree3,517 (82.2%)64 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,730 (87.6%)259 (2.6%)
Total14,840 (85.2%)401 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonwood Heights are Management (2,882 | 15.8%), Community & Social Service (2,162 | 11.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,746 | 9.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,572 | 8.6%), and Business & Financial (1,543 | 8.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cottonwood Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cottonwood Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.4%), Computers & Mathematics (76.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,759 (61.0%)1,123 (39.0%)
Business & Financial884 (57.3%)659 (42.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,324 (75.8%)422 (24.2%)
Computers & Mathematics725 (76.0%)229 (24.0%)
Architecture & Engineering381 (88.4%)50 (11.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science218 (60.4%)143 (39.6%)
Community & Social Service 690 (31.9%)1,472 (68.1%)
Education, Arts & Media83 (30.6%)188 (69.4%)
Legal Services & Support101 (34.9%)188 (65.0%)
Education Instruction & Library239 (23.6%)772 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment267 (45.2%)324 (54.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating471 (30.0%)1,101 (70.0%)
Health Technologists405 (32.9%)827 (67.1%)
Total (Category)5,128 (51.8%)4,777 (48.2%)
Total (Overall)9,797 (53.8%)8,411 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cottonwood Heights are Personal Care & Service (514 | 2.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (502 | 2.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (372 | 2.0%), Security & Protection (330 | 1.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (307 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Cottonwood Heights

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cottonwood Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (84.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (83.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (71.2%), Personal Care & Service (64.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support66 (28.8%)163 (71.2%)
Security & Protection279 (84.6%)51 (15.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention256 (83.4%)51 (16.6%)
Law Enforcement23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving220 (43.8%)282 (56.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance250 (67.2%)122 (32.8%)
Personal Care & Service182 (35.4%)332 (64.6%)
Total (Category)997 (51.2%)950 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)9,797 (53.8%)8,411 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cottonwood Heights are Office & Administration (2,278 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (1,684 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cottonwood Heights

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,064 (63.2%)620 (36.8%)
Office & Administration895 (39.3%)1,383 (60.7%)
Total (Category)1,959 (49.4%)2,003 (50.6%)
Total (Overall)9,797 (53.8%)8,411 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cottonwood Heights are Construction & Extraction (606 | 3.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (255 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cottonwood Heights

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction498 (82.2%)108 (17.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair237 (92.9%)18 (7.1%)
Total (Category)735 (85.4%)126 (14.6%)
Total (Overall)9,797 (53.8%)8,411 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cottonwood Heights are Production (771 | 4.2%), Material Moving (465 | 2.5%), and Transportation (297 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cottonwood Heights

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Production480 (62.3%)291 (37.7%)
Transportation212 (71.4%)85 (28.6%)
Material Moving286 (61.5%)179 (38.5%)
Total (Category)978 (63.8%)555 (36.2%)
Total (Overall)9,797 (53.8%)8,411 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood Heights

Employment Industries in Cottonwood Heights

The major employment industries in Cottonwood Heights include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,755 | 15.1%), Professional & Scientific (2,297 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (1,847 | 10.1%), Educational Services (1,772 | 9.7%), and Manufacturing (1,499 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Cottonwood Heights

Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood Heights

The Cottonwood Heights industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.3%), Educational Services (60.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (57.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction75 (88.2%)10 (11.8%)
Construction837 (76.9%)252 (23.1%)
Manufacturing1,197 (79.8%)302 (20.2%)
Wholesale Trade344 (67.3%)167 (32.7%)
Retail Trade1,012 (54.8%)835 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing295 (54.8%)243 (45.2%)
Utilities27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)
Information108 (57.8%)79 (42.2%)
Finance & Insurance803 (60.5%)524 (39.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing264 (50.0%)264 (50.0%)
Professional & Scientific1,467 (63.9%)830 (36.1%)
Enterprise Management33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support418 (59.3%)287 (40.7%)
Educational Services704 (39.7%)1,068 (60.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance764 (27.7%)1,991 (72.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation400 (54.3%)337 (45.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services375 (42.9%)499 (57.1%)
Public Administration289 (54.2%)244 (45.8%)
Total9,797 (53.8%)8,411 (46.2%)

Education in Cottonwood Heights

School Enrollment in Cottonwood Heights

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,322 students in Cottonwood Heights are college / undergraduate (1,974 | 23.7%), high school (1,932 | 23.2%), and elementary school (1,714 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Cottonwood Heights
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1982.4%
Kindergarten3714.5%
Elementary School1,71420.6%
Middle School1,59019.1%
High School1,93223.2%
College / Undergraduate1,97423.7%
Graduate / Professional5436.5%
Total8,322100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonwood Heights

Out of a total of 8,322 students who are enrolled in schools in Cottonwood Heights, 1,257 (15.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,065 (84.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 73 (41.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,940 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds103 (58.5%)73 (41.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,654 (88.4%)217 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,940 (91.1%)190 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,140 (87.6%)162 (12.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds552 (85.2%)96 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds773 (78.1%)217 (21.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds491 (80.6%)118 (19.4%)
35 Years and over415 (69.6%)181 (30.4%)
Total7,065 (84.9%)1,257 (15.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonwood Heights

Business (2,763 | 20.1%), science & technology (1,502 | 10.9%), social sciences (1,238 | 9.0%), engineering (1,209 | 8.8%), and education (954 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 13,725 individuals in Cottonwood Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cottonwood Heights
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5133.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6744.9%
Physical & Health Sciences4543.3%
Psychology7115.2%
Social Sciences1,2389.0%
Engineering1,2098.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies600.4%
Science & Technology1,50210.9%
Business2,76320.1%
Education9547.0%
Literature & Languages8906.5%
Liberal Arts & History5093.7%
Visual & Performing Arts8356.1%
Communications6414.7%
Arts & Humanities7725.6%
Total13,725100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cottonwood Heights

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonwood Heights

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cottonwood Heights are males with 2 vehicles (3,784, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,537, making up 45.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle226 (2.4%)98 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle1,124 (11.7%)1,310 (15.8%)
2 Vehicles3,784 (39.4%)3,537 (42.8%)
3 Vehicles2,488 (25.9%)2,056 (24.9%)
4 Vehicles1,215 (12.6%)802 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles772 (8.0%)466 (5.6%)
Total9,609 (100.0%)8,269 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cottonwood Heights

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cottonwood Heights are 20 to 24 minutes (3,697 commuters, 26.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,216 commuters, 15.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,809 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Cottonwood Heights
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2291.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1,2688.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1,80912.8%
15 to 19 Minutes2,21615.6%
20 to 24 Minutes3,69726.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1,62611.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,64511.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1891.3%
40 to 44 Minutes4763.4%
45 to 59 Minutes5964.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2862.0%
90 or more Minutes1441.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Cottonwood Heights

The most common commute times in Cottonwood Heights are 20 to 24 minutes (1,975 commuters, 25.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,722 commuters, 26.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes63 (0.8%)166 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes471 (6.1%)797 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes868 (11.3%)941 (14.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,301 (16.9%)915 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,975 (25.6%)1,722 (26.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes958 (12.4%)668 (10.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,049 (13.6%)596 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes91 (1.2%)98 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes333 (4.3%)143 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes308 (4.0%)288 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes169 (2.2%)117 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes130 (1.7%)14 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonwood Heights

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cottonwood Heights are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,061, 13.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,037, 16.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cottonwood Heights
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM433 (5.6%)262 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM124 (1.6%)124 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM382 (5.0%)138 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM461 (6.0%)513 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM763 (9.9%)568 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM751 (9.7%)655 (10.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM931 (12.1%)636 (9.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,061 (13.8%)1,037 (16.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM889 (11.5%)852 (13.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM855 (11.1%)666 (10.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM381 (4.9%)260 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM154 (2.0%)75 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM324 (4.2%)446 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM207 (2.7%)233 (3.6%)
Total7,716 (100.0%)6,465 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cottonwood Heights

Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonwood Heights

Of the total 12,361 dwellings in Cottonwood Heights, owner-occupied units account for 8,797 (71.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,564 (28.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cottonwood Heights
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,79771.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,56428.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units12,361100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonwood Heights

Occupancy by Household Size in Cottonwood Heights
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,65621.5%
2-Person Household4,58237.1%
3-Person Household2,22118.0%
4+ Person Household2,90223.5%
Total Housing Units12,361100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonwood Heights

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cottonwood Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,392 (52.4%)1,264 (47.6%)
2-Person Household3,518 (76.8%)1,064 (23.2%)
3-Person Household1,600 (72.0%)621 (28.0%)
4+ Person Household2,287 (78.8%)615 (21.2%)
Total Housing Units8,797 (71.2%)3,564 (28.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood Heights

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cottonwood Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School70 (33.5%)139 (66.5%)
High School Diploma1,011 (66.6%)506 (33.4%)
College/Associate Degree2,143 (61.3%)1,352 (38.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,573 (78.0%)1,567 (22.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonwood Heights

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cottonwood Heights
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,05816.7%
35 to 44 Years2,31518.7%
45 to 54 Years2,31918.8%
55 to 64 Years2,18917.7%
65 to 74 Years1,98716.1%
75 to 84 Years1,1079.0%
85 Years and Over3863.1%
Total12,361100.0%

Housing Finances in Cottonwood Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonwood Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Cottonwood Heights
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,797 (71.2%)$136,002
Renter-Occupied3,564 (28.8%)$70,536
Average12,361 (100.0%)$110,197

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonwood Heights

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cottonwood Heights
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00084 (0.9%)131 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99966 (0.7%)15 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999148 (1.7%)119 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99971 (0.8%)185 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99982 (0.9%)84 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999274 (3.1%)273 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999386 (4.4%)437 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,111 (12.6%)700 (19.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,015 (11.5%)462 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,729 (19.7%)646 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more3,831 (43.5%)512 (14.4%)
Total8,797 (100.0%)3,564 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonwood Heights

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cottonwood Heights
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30079 (0.9%)14 (0.4%)
$300 to $499557 (6.3%)89 (2.5%)
$500 to $7991,640 (18.6%)148 (4.2%)
$800 to $999500 (5.7%)153 (4.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,197 (13.6%)1,210 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,475 (16.8%)1,146 (32.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,257 (14.3%)477 (13.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999869 (9.9%)86 (2.4%)
$3,000 or more1,223 (13.9%)121 (3.4%)
Total8,797 (100.0%)3,564 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cottonwood Heights

Housing Structures in Cottonwood Heights

Housing Structures in Cottonwood Heights
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,96872.6%
Single Unit, Attached7175.8%
2 Unit Apartments2642.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3012.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6905.6%
10 or more Apartments1,34410.9%
Mobile Home / Other770.6%
Total12,361100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonwood Heights

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cottonwood Heights
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,041 (89.7%)927 (10.3%)
Single Unit, Attached311 (43.4%)406 (56.6%)
2 Unit Apartments87 (33.0%)177 (67.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments54 (17.9%)247 (82.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments64 (9.3%)626 (90.7%)
10 or more Apartments180 (13.4%)1,164 (86.6%)
Mobile Home / Other60 (77.9%)17 (22.1%)
Total8,797 (71.2%)3,564 (28.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonwood Heights

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cottonwood Heights
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.2%)252 (7.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms99 (1.1%)921 (25.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,195 (13.6%)1,305 (36.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,775 (20.2%)607 (17.0%)
8 or more Rooms5,712 (64.9%)479 (13.4%)
Total8,797 (100.0%)3,564 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonwood Heights

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cottonwood Heights
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,967 (90.6%)2,764 (77.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas66 (0.7%)28 (0.8%)
Electricity764 (8.7%)731 (20.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)7 (0.2%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)28 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
Total8,797 (100.0%)3,564 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonwood Heights

Household Vehicle Usage in Cottonwood Heights
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle154 (1.8%)159 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle1,507 (17.1%)1,413 (39.7%)
2 Vehicles3,947 (44.9%)1,480 (41.5%)
3 or more Vehicles3,189 (36.2%)512 (14.4%)
Total8,797 (100.0%)3,564 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cottonwood Heights

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cottonwood Heights

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,0915,706
Median Property Value$545,300$569,600
Median Household Income$94,801$2,863
Monthly Housing Costs$660$1,216
Real Estate Taxes$3,359$51

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood Heights

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood Heights
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00029 (0.9%)109 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (0.7%)9 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999253 (8.2%)366 (6.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,069 (34.6%)1,836 (32.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999946 (30.6%)1,915 (33.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999501 (16.2%)1,017 (17.8%)
$1,000,000 or more270 (8.7%)454 (8.0%)
Total3,091 (100.0%)5,706 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood Heights

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood Heights
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00089 (2.9%)71 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999114 (3.7%)61 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999229 (7.4%)187 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999217 (7.0%)45 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999512 (16.6%)169 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999469 (15.2%)599 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999493 (16.0%)546 (9.6%)
$150,000 or more968 (31.3%)1,236 (21.7%)
Total3,091 (100.0%)5,706 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cottonwood Heights

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cottonwood Heights
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x326 (10.5%)150,362 (2,635.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x307 (9.9%)884 (15.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x415 (13.4%)1,227 (21.5%)
4.0x or more2,026 (65.5%)941 (16.5%)
Total3,091 (100.0%)5,706 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood Heights

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cottonwood Heights
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010 (0.3%)28 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49971 (2.3%)77 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,964 (95.9%)542 (9.5%)
Total3,091 (100.0%)5,706 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cottonwood Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,112 (95.5%)100 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years5,538 (97.9%)120 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years2,414 (88.4%)318 (11.6%)
26 to 34 Years3,400 (89.3%)407 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,331 (91.1%)424 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,854 (92.5%)311 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,088 (97.0%)127 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,325 (99.7%)11 (0.3%)
75 Years and older2,365 (99.6%)9 (0.4%)
Total31,427 (94.5%)1,827 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonwood Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cottonwood Heights
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,112 (95.5%)100 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,538 (97.9%)120 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,414 (88.4%)318 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonwood Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cottonwood Heights
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,490 (83.0%)305 (17.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,737 (92.7%)216 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,659 (93.1%)272 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,333 (96.8%)111 (3.2%)
$100,000 and over20,111 (95.6%)921 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood Heights

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6467 (21.1%)1,775 (80.2%)
6 to 18 Years777 (13.7%)5,007 (88.5%)
19 to 25 Years117 (4.3%)2,316 (84.8%)
25 to 34 Years341 (9.0%)3,205 (84.2%)
35 to 44 Years311 (6.5%)4,147 (87.2%)
45 to 54 Years376 (9.0%)3,527 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years286 (6.8%)3,868 (91.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,170 (95.0%)1,767 (53.0%)
75 Years and over2,322 (97.8%)1,329 (56.0%)
Total8,167 (24.6%)26,941 (81.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cottonwood Heights

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cottonwood Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years148 (5.7%)135 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years217 (5.7%)239 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years534 (8.2%)475 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years340 (20.5%)173 (10.3%)
75 Years and over340 (31.2%)519 (40.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cottonwood Heights

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood Heights: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.7%)72 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.3%)23 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years229 (3.5%)66 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years244 (14.7%)49 (2.9%)
75 Years and over225 (20.7%)116 (9.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood Heights: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.1%)29 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years18 (0.3%)96 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years52 (3.1%)20 (1.2%)
75 Years and over53 (4.9%)84 (6.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood Heights: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years130 (5.0%)118 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years204 (5.3%)207 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years233 (3.6%)154 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years57 (3.4%)65 (3.9%)
75 Years and over101 (9.3%)134 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood Heights: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)72 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.4%)62 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years104 (1.6%)185 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years89 (5.4%)89 (5.3%)
75 Years and over146 (13.4%)316 (24.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cottonwood Heights: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years65 (2.5%)72 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)87 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years38 (0.6%)105 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years24 (1.5%)44 (2.6%)
75 Years and over96 (8.8%)105 (8.2%)

Technology Access in Cottonwood Heights

Computing Device Access in Cottonwood Heights

Computing Device Access in Cottonwood Heights
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,54093.4%
Smartphone11,67294.4%
Tablet9,23974.7%
No Computing Device2371.9%
Total12,361100.0%

Internet Access in Cottonwood Heights

Internet Access in Cottonwood Heights
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home10,23182.8%
Cellular Data Only1,1028.9%
Satellite Internet1,0158.2%
No Internet7075.7%
Total12,361100.0%

Cottonwood Heights Summary

Cottonwood Heights is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The population was 33,433 at the 2010 census. Cottonwood Heights is located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, just east of the Salt Lake Valley.

History

Cottonwood Heights was originally part of the unincorporated area of Salt Lake County known as “Cottonwood.” The area was first settled in the mid-1800s by Mormon pioneers. The area was named for the abundance of cottonwood trees in the area.
In the early 1900s, the area began to develop as a residential area. The area was annexed by the city of Holladay in the 1950s. In the late 1990s, residents of the area began to push for the creation of a new city. In 2004, the residents of the area voted to incorporate as the City of Cottonwood Heights.

Geography

Cottonwood Heights is located in the Wasatch Mountains, just east of the Salt Lake Valley. The city is bordered by the cities of Holladay, Murray, Midvale, and Sandy. The city covers an area of 8.3 square miles.
The city is located at an elevation of 4,521 feet above sea level. The city is located in a temperate climate zone, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 46.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Cottonwood Heights is home to a variety of businesses and industries. The city is home to several large employers, including the University of Utah, Intermountain Healthcare, and the Salt Lake City International Airport.
The city is also home to a variety of retail and dining establishments. The city is home to several shopping centers, including the Cottonwood Mall and the Cottonwood Heights Towne Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cottonwood Heights was 33,433. The population is made up of a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. The largest racial group is White (83.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), Asian (3.7%), and African American (2.2%).
The median household income in Cottonwood Heights is $77,845. The median age of the population is 37.7 years. The city has a higher than average rate of college-educated residents, with 44.3% of the population having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Conclusion

Cottonwood Heights is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The city was incorporated in 2004 and has a population of 33,433. The city is located in the Wasatch Mountains, just east of the Salt Lake Valley. The city is home to a variety of businesses and industries, and has a median household income of $77,845. The population is made up of a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds, with the largest racial group being White (83.3%). The city has a higher than average rate of college-educated residents, with 44.3% of the population having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cottonwood Heights?
Total Population of Cottonwood Heights is 33,257.
What is the Total Male Population of Cottonwood Heights?
Total Male Population of Cottonwood Heights is 16,467.
What is the Total Female Population of Cottonwood Heights?
Total Female Population of Cottonwood Heights is 16,790.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood Heights?
There are 98.08 Males per 100 Females in Cottonwood Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood Heights?
There are 101.96 Females per 100 Males in Cottonwood Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in Cottonwood Heights?
Median Population Age in Cottonwood Heights is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cottonwood Heights
Average Family Size in Cottonwood Heights is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cottonwood Heights
Average Household Size in Cottonwood Heights is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cottonwood Heights?
Per Capita income in Cottonwood Heights is $54,444.
What is the Median Family Income in Cottonwood Heights?
Median Family Income in Cottonwood Heights is $135,888.
What is the Median Household income in Cottonwood Heights?
Median Household Income in Cottonwood Heights is $110,197.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in Cottonwood Heights is 28.7%.
Women in Cottonwood Heights earn 71.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cottonwood Heights is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cottonwood Heights?
There are 18,803 People in the Labor Forcein in Cottonwood Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cottonwood Heights?
70.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Cottonwood Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood Heights?
Unemployment Rate in Cottonwood Heights is 3.2%.